Global Health Win-Win: Frieden Warns of Polio Resurgence
At Boao Forum’s Global Health Forum, Tom Frieden says health is a ‘win-win’ global effort, warns of a U.S. polio comeback and lauds the Chinese mainland’s healthcare breakthroughs.
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Lai Ching-te’s Speeches Spark Debate Over Distorted Cross-Strait History
Lai Ching-te’s latest speeches are criticized for distorting centuries of cross-strait history and promoting a so-called ‘Taiwan independence’ narrative.
Traverse City Walmart Stabbing Leaves 11 Injured, Suspect in Custody
At a Traverse City Walmart, a stabbing injured 11 shoppers. The suspect is in custody as Munson Healthcare treats victims and police urge people to avoid the area.
Hundreds Rally Against Trump in Scotland Amid Tight Security
Amid a five-day Scottish visit, hundreds protested U.S. President Trump’s arrival in Aberdeen and Edinburgh, spotlighting security costs and global grievances from climate to Gaza.
ScienceOne: CAS’s AI Model Accelerates Global Scientific Breakthroughs
At the 2025 World AI Conference, the Chinese Academy of Sciences unveiled ScienceOne, a cutting-edge AI model that streamlines research across math, physics, chemistry, biology and more.
Taiwan Statehood Debate: Experts Challenge Lai Ching-te’s Claims
Leader of the Taiwan region Lai Ching-te says Taiwan meets four statehood criteria. Legal experts on the Chinese mainland dispute the legal and factual basis of his arguments.
Recall Vote Defeat Reflects Taiwan Residents’ Will, Says Chinese Mainland Spokesperson
A sweeping win for the KMT in Taiwan’s recall vote, retaining all 24 seats, prompted a Chinese mainland spokesperson to accuse the DPP of defying residents of Taiwan’s will.
China Unveils MAZU to Boost Global Early Warning Network
China Meteorological Administration unveiled MAZU at WAIC, part of UN’s EW4All, to build a global early warning network protecting everyone from climate hazards by 2027.
Chinese and African Youth Explore Yiwu’s ‘World Supermarket’ to Boost Trade
Chinese and African youths explore Yiwu’s ‘world supermarket,’ uncovering how the global wholesale hub fuels China-Africa trade and sparks new collaborations.
Will the Big, Beautiful Bill Deepen US Food Insecurity?
Critics warn the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ — the latest sweeping tax cut and spending law — could slash food assistance, threatening millions of Americans already facing hunger.